Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
you will get a million answers to this and each one will recommend a different machine...
bottom line, make a list of what YOU want on the machine...go to as many dealers in your area as you can and test them all..make NOTES...only YOU know your budget, and what YOU want the machine to do...most machines today come with 95% of things you will never use...so keep it simple, keep it with in your budget and keep it close to home so you have a dealer to work with on keeping it forever!
Great advice! I recently was in the position that you are currently in and after researching and comparing several machines, I selected a Janome 7700 and I love, love, love it! Good luck in finding the right one for you!! :-D